Red Cross to host two May blood drives in West Plains

The American Red Cross will host two blood drives in West Plains this month, urging residents
to secure appointments now to help the blood supply stay ahead of seasonal pressures.
Upcoming donation opportunities in West Plains will take place from 11 am to 3 pm. Tuesday at
First United Methodist Church, 503 W. Main St., and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 27 at the West
Plains Public Library, 750 W. Broadway.
As the end of the school year approaches and families make early summer plans, donation
appointments typically drop, according to Red Cross officials. The organization is calling on

donors of all blood types, as well as platelet donors, to book an hour to give to help patients in
need.
To encourage donations, those who give between Monday and May 31 will receive an oversized
Red Cross beach towel, while supplies last. Donors who give elsewhere on or before Sunday
will receive a $20 Amazon gift card by email.
Appointments can be made by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 800-RED CROSS or using
the Red Cross Blood Donor App.